Monday, April 21, 2008

Messing about on a river

Busy, busy weekend. On Saturday we went to Ginnie Springs in Central Florida. It took 2 1/12 hours to get there as we went the "scenic route". Interpret this as we got a bit lost. We stopped and asked for directions in a small gas station in a scene reminiscent from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Once at the springs we met up with Kate, Ernie and some friends who were camping/diving. They had a great setup and an superb pitch right on the river. The day was spent snorkelling, diving, eating and best of all just floating down the river on inflatables. It was spring break somewhere too and the place was full of college students like one giant frat party. Large hordes of them floated by at 10 yard intervals complete with floating beer coolers!





Yesterday we went to the Cathedral festival, which was basically a funfair. It was a hot, hot day but the kids had a great time and loved the petting zoo. Last night we had our first cookout on a newly purchased grill. Until we can afford to get one of the "all singing, all dancing" gas ones we made do on a $15 charcoal one. Obviously being the "man of the house", all things concerning cooking on an open fire are in my domain and no-one else gets a look in. Its just the caveman thing I guess.




Mrs P is on Spring break too this week and isn't working at all. I've threatened to block access to her work website and lock away her computer too. So far this hasn't been necessary but if I catch her then there'll be trouble. Afterall there are NO math emergencies.


Today I had to go for a drugs test ready for my new job something unheard of in the UK but common place over here. So I turn up not knowing what to expect and then its "empty your pockets", "wash you hands but don't use soap", "fill the pot but not to the brim please", "don't flush or wash your hands after" then finally "can you confirm this is your signature" and that's it, job done.

Just got back from a couple of hours laying on the beach. It was gorgeous down there although the ocean is still a bit cold so I didn't venture in about knee height! Mrs P forewent the sunscreen and now has a pink tummy.